How long to wait to file bankruptcy again?

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   Douglas Lineberry

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   Answered May 07, 2012 11:58. It depends on what chapter your friend filed under before (7 or 13), and what chapter your friend intends to file under this time around. The maximum waiting period is 8 years between filings, so if the old was any time in 2004 then your friend should be fine to file again sometime in 2012, once the 8 year mark is hit.

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   Joseph WrobelPro

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   Answered May 07, 2012 11:59. If this was a Chapter 7, your friend can file 8 years after the filing date of the prior bankruptcy. If the bankruptcy was in fact filed in 2004, then a new one can be filed some time this year. If a Chapter 13, can file right away.

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   Ted A TroutmanPro

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   Answered May 07, 2012 12:44. He has to wait 8 years from the date the prior chapter 7 was filed to file a chapter 7. If he wishes to file a chapter 13 the waiting period to file a 13 where he would receive a discharge is 4 years.

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   Gregory Jalbert

   Seattle Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney

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   Answered May 08, 2012 14:32. If you would like me to tell your friend if he can refile have him call me with the following information: date he filed and type of case and i can tell him his options.

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